SF.FPTP.SS16 Community Disability Support Worker: Residential Support

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SF.FPTP.SS16 Community Disability Support Worker: Residential Support

Edmonton Integrated Services (EIS) is committed to promoting the development and well-being of individuals who have developmental disabilities, to strengthen positive relationships between individuals and their community and to promote inclusive living. We achieve this by providing a variety of services through our dedicated staff community, like you.

We are looking for highly motivated, committed and person centered individuals to join our Residential Support team as Community Disability Workers (CDSW). If you feel you can make a real difference to the individuals we support by adding value to peoples’ lives and working with them to achieve their goals then this is the role for you.

The Community Disability Worker is a front-line community disability services role that is responsible for the provision of day-to-day, hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities and behaviors of concern.

To succeed as a Community Disability Workeryou should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience working with individuals with high behavioral needs;
• Experience creating and implementing strategies with individuals who have high anxiety;
• Excellent communication skills with teammates and management; and
• Professionalism in interacting with stakeholders (guardians, family members, and community resources).

You Will Bring:

Formal Education:Some Post-Secondary Education, preferably in Rehabilitation Studies and/or Human Services. CPR and/or First Aid certificate is an asset.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience in providing support to adults with mental and/or developmental disabilities. Experience dealing with challenging behaviors is a requirement.

Hours: Saturday-Sunday 12-8pm

Location:We are currently hiring for our Residential Support Program in Edmonton.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must have strong ability to build rapport with individuals with high behavioural needs
• Ability to confidently provide front-line, face-to-face support to individuals with varying challenges
• Proven ability to work with mental health concerns, self-harming behaviors, and aggressive tendencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respond and remain calm in emotionally-charged situations
• Positive attitude and sunny disposition
• Basic computer skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to identify issues, set priorities, and implement an appropriate plan of action
• Strong teamwork skills – proven ability to work collaboratively

Other Necessities:

• Successful candidate will need to complete a Vulnerable Sectors and Criminal Record Check

Why join our team?

We offer a unique and exciting work environment, where you have the opportunity every day to make a positive impact on our individual’s lives. We want to encourage you to do your best, so as a full time employee of EIS you can look forward to:

• A competitive starting salary based on your skills and experience (between $16.92-$18.49 per hour)
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities in support of your personal and professional development goals
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan membership
• Optical and pharmaceutical discounts

To Apply:

Please complete the online application found at www.edmontonintegratedservices.ca and attach your cover letter and resume.

Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to accept any telephone inquiries regarding this job posting. If you are selected to participate in an interview, you will be notified by either Human Resources and/or a Program Supervisor. If you should not be selected, please note that we keep resumes/applications on file for up to six months. Thank you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Edmonton Integrated Services Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Minimum qualifications are dependent upon the nature and requirements of the position and are outlined within the position’s detailed job description. Applicants are considered for all positions based upon their ability to meet these requirements without prejudice to race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, mental status, sexual orientation, and source of income or family status.

Reference ID: SF.FPTP.SS16

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $16.92-$18.49 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program